Outdoors in RI: Summer’s Long Goodbye, West Nile Where, Sail for Hope, Dragon Boats, Local Wildlife

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West Nile Virus Detected in Johnston, East Providence, and Cranston The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) have confirmed additional detections of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state. The virus was found in mosquito samples collected by DEM in Johnston, East Providence, and Cranston on August…

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In the News… Quick recap of the week’s news ending Aug. 15

RINewsToday – Rhode Island Weekly News Recap, Nov. 28, 2025

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY $1.5M being invested into Providence capital improvements – new DPW garage, Superman bldg., City Hall, city parks and sidewalks, etc – over 5 years Asian Restaurant in EP had a fire and will be closed for repairs Brockton Hospital cutting about 85 positions, closing several service areas such as cardiac rehab,…

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Outdoors in RI: 2A votes, Charter Yachts, active summer programs, garden tours, aquatic weeds…

Staying on Top of the Charter Game The Newport Charter Yacht Show is the only trade event of its kind in the Northeast, meaning it’s a valuable tool for connecting luxury charter yachts, their agents, owners, captains and crews with those in the business of brokering unparalleled on-water vacations for discriminating clients. It all starts in Newport,…

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